Play and Learning
Welcome to Tweddle’s Play and Learning Resources Page—an inspiring playground of ideas and resources for parents and caregivers seeking to nurture the curious minds of their babies and toddlers. Play is the cornerstone of early learning, and we’re here to provide you with an abundance of tools and ideas to spark creativity and exploration.
Baby and toddler play ideas (fact sheet downloads with pics)
Building Blocks animation – the importance of play in the first 5 years of life
A 4 minute animation sharing the benefits of play, how to play, and ideas for connection.
The video explains how the benefits of play include:
- Enhancing a child’s emotional security by building trust and connection with caregivers.
- Supporting cognitive growth through exploration, problem-solving, and creativity.
- Encouraging physical development through movement and sensory experiences.
- Strengthening social skills, such as communication, empathy, and cooperation.
The resource also explains how screens are not recommended for children under age 2, and the very different types of play, including floor play with a baby.
Indoor activities and online books
Indoor activities for toddlers
100+ indoor activities for children
More free online books for babies and toddlers
Free online audio book library
Baby bounce are fun, interactive stories, song and rhyme sessions every Thurs and Sat at 9.30am from the State Library of Victoria. You can watch the session from a video link displayed at the start of the event or check back in to hear some of your favourite songs and rhymes.
Occupational Therapy Student Booklets
Tweddle provide placements for Maternal & Child Health Nurse students, Social Work students and Occupational Therapy students. Many of the students work on projects which provide family friendly information on community facilities, seasonal play activities, baby food and nutrition, sensory play, family violence and staff photo projects.
Student Projects & Resources
Seasonal Play Brochure Tweddle 2019 Jade Cabraja and Lauren Caulfield
Our Programs
Providing families with dedicated guidance and support, nurturing strong parent-child relationships and fostering a positive parenting experience.
Providing families with dedicated guidance and support, nurturing strong parent-child relationships and fostering a positive parenting experience.
Providing families with dedicated guidance and support, nurturing strong parent-child relationships and fostering a positive parenting experience.
Providing with dedicated guidance and support, nurturing strong parent-child relationships and fostering a positive parenting experience.
PASDS is a 10-day residential program for parents with children aged 0-3 who are currently engaged with the Department of Health and Human Services.
This 8-week home-based program is for families with children aged 0-4 in the Western and Barwon Regions, in collaboration with the DHHS.
In partnership with Western Health, we offer a wide range of education classes in providing the best care for parents before and after the birth of their baby.
Providing families with dedicated guidance and support, nurturing strong parent-child relationships and fostering a positive parenting experience.
